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Mia Mollicone ’25, working for Suffolk Construction at the Gillette Stadium renovation. It was the first of four internships! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Career development is built into the undergraduate experience through the Engineering Student Success Center. Dedicated staff provide one-on-one coaching, skill-building workshops, and networking events throughout the year to support students as they explore internships, research opportunities, full-time positions, and graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights include two annual career fairs, the ITR300 internship preparation course, and a weekly careers newsletter. The college also collaborates with local, regional, and global employers to connect students with real-world opportunities in industries that align with their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lisa Kuosmanen<\/strong><\/a>
Career Education Specialist<\/strong>
Supports first-year undergraduate students

lkuosmanen@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lauren Creamer<\/strong><\/a>
Career Services and Employer Relations Coordinator<\/strong>
Supports all undergraduate students (except first-year)
lauren_creamer@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Internships & Research Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 85%<\/strong> of our engineering undergraduates gain hands-on experience through internships or research\u2014many completing two or more paid summer opportunities before graduation.  These real-world opportunities are a cornerstone of career preparation, giving students the skills and confidence to succeed after college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Full-Time Job Search<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Graduates from the College of Engineering are highly sought after. In fact, 97%<\/strong> are employed in their field or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Engineering students at URI receive personalized support as they prepare for life after graduation. Career services include one-on-one advising, job search strategies, resume reviews, and mock interviews. Students also have access to career exploration tools such as What Can I Do With This Major?<\/a> and the Occupational Outlook Handbook<\/a>, as well as detailed data on job titles, employers, and salary outcomes by major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate School Pathways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many engineering students at URI choose to pursue advanced degrees such as a Master\u2019s (M.S.), Doctorate (Ph.D.), MBA, or even M.D. Our FastTrack: Accelerated B.S.\/M.S. Degrees option is also very popular with students. If you\u2019re considering graduate school, it\u2019s a good idea to start early – especially if you plan to pursue research-intensive programs or a Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students pursuing medical or clinical careers should also connect with URI\u2019s Pre-Health Advisor<\/a> for additional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources and Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n